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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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